Lewis and Clark Expedition

Thomas Jefferson was a Founding Father and principal author of the Declaration of Independence. He was elected the second Vice President of the United States and the third President of the United States. He is often regarded as one of the top ten Presidents of the United States for his contributions while in, and out of, office. During his time in office, he negotiated greatly to receive the Louisiana Purchase, which he succeeded in doing. Jefferson also handled the Order of Council extremely…

Jefferson stated that the purpose of the expedition was for, “… extending the external commerce of the United States.”(Hart 81) The United States benefited from this expedition because this new knowledge of the land would aid both trade and strategy. This expedition proved in much avail to the United States when the Louisiana Purchase was offered. The Louisiana Purchase states, “The inhabitants…

to have two explorers travel the land to see what was on there. Jefferson chose his secretary Merriwether Lewis, and he chose William Clark to be his partner. Then they assembled the Corps of Discovery, which concluded of 31 men and one dog named Seaman. Merriwether Lewis was one of the leaders in the group. He studied different rocks animals and plant life. Though, unfortunately Lewis was always the unlucky one on the trip. He managed to fall of a cliff, poison himself with minerals and…

Let's start off with John Colter, he went on a winter expedition all alone, but he met some people on the way. John was the first to explore the Yellowstone territory (wasn't Yellowstone yet). He joined the Lewis and Clark expedition, but soon left it and he was alone. However, Tom Murphy went solo all throughout his expedition and he knew just what to bring to survive In the harsh weather. They did have some differences In what they should bring though! Tom had meat, water bottles, emergency…

A Book Review of The Donner Party's Perilous Journey West by Ethan Rarick This book review will examine the historic travels of the Donner Party in The Donner Party's Perilous Journey West by Ethan Rarick. Rarick wrote this book in July 8th, 2009, which provides a current historical and fictional evaluation of the Donner Party’s tragic journey to California. Oxford University Press, a prestigious academic publisher, is the publisher of this book. This book is comprised of 304 pages, which tell…

The Dominguez-Escalante Expedition was historically important because these men were the first people, not Indians, to explore much of Utah gaining information on the people that they met and the land itself. The Dominguez-Escalante Journal it the accounting of the expedition traveling thru Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. Father Dominguez and Father Escalante’s party included “twelve Spanish colonials and two Indians”. The Mexican Government enlisted a catholic priest, Francisco Dominguez to…

Easter Island a wonder of the world always questioned by scientists and historians for years. The chilean island in the south west pacific, has geographical wonders. Known to the native people as the Rapi Nui, it was named Easter Island when a European traveler discover the island first time on Easter day. The people of the island mysteriously vanished, but not entirely there are still descendants that live in polynesia. The big question is how did the ancient people suddenly disappears, and…

by explorers Lewis and Clark to meet President Thomas Jefferson. He and others were to be put on display as an example of Native Americans. Sheheke refused to participate in the “show” and dance of his culture for the Americans. He wished to maintain his dignity and sat…

In 1818 he moved to Missouri. Two years later he was involved in taking trade goods to Santa Fe New Mexico. Walker met Captain Benjamin Bonneville, Who asked him to join his trapping and trading expedition into the west. In subsequent years, Walker continued to use his voluminous knowledge of western geography as an employee of the American Fur company. He was also a guide for explorers including John C. Fremont. Walker was arrested by the Mexican authorities, because he controlled territory in…

Both Americans’ relationship with the land and their desire to control things that cannot be possessed are prominent themes in all three literary pieces dealing with westward expansion. American Progress, by John Gast, “On Manifest Destiny, 1839,” by John O’Sullivan, and “Reporting to the President, September 23-December 31, 1806,” by Stephen Ambrose are all works regarding American expansion into the newly acquired western lands of the 19th century. Those “newly acquired lands” were a part of…